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Biomarker Qualification and Assay Services

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Response Deadline09/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Biomarker Qualification and Assay Services supports prime contractors on NIH National Cancer Institute projects. The selected provider will perform laboratory analysis to qualify biomarkers and develop performance metrics for diagnostic assays using mass spectrometers, PCR machines, and flow cytometers for the quantitative analysis of biological samples. All work must be conducted under GLP or CLIA/CAP certification, with the final deliverables consisting of qualification data and assay performance reports. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees in accordance with SBIR/STTR mandates. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services for the NIH, the solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of September 21, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for NIH biomarker qualification and diagnostic assay laboratory services.

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services → NIHView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 75N98026R00109.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Development of devices, diagnostic technologies, or digital health tools for treatment, detection, and diagnosis of Pediatric Cancers and/or Rare Cancers.

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PostedJul 10

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Response DeadlineSep 21

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09/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services → NIH

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Performs laboratory analysis to qualify biomarkers and develop performance metrics for diagnostic assays for prime contractors on NIH National Cancer Institute projects. Utilizes mass spectrometers, PCR machines, and flow cytometers for quantitative analysis of biological samples. Requires GLP or CLIA/CAP certification. Delivers assay performance reports and qualification data.

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